Hardware Interface
Description
EZ10 GPS PY Terminal
Telit Cellular GPS Engine
Version: 06.00A1. Key Features of the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal
Feature Implementation
General
Incorporates GM862 GPS module
The Telit GM862 GPS PY module handles all processing for audio, signal and data within the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal.
Frequency bands Quad band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz Power supply Single supply voltage 5V to 30V
Operating temperature -20°C to +70°C ambient temperature Physical Dimensions: 107mm x 64m x 33m Weight: 160g
RoHS, WEEE All hardware components are fully compliant with the EU RoHS and WEEE Directives
GSM / GPRS features Data transfer GPRS • Multislot Class 10 CSD • 2.4, 4.8, 9.6 kbps • USSD
PPP-stack for GPRS data transfer
SMS
• Point-to-point MT and MO • Text and PDU mode
• Storage: SIM card plus 20 SMS locations in mobile equipment • Transmission of SMS alternatively over CSD or GPRS. Preferred mode can be user defined.
Fax Group 3; Class 1
Audio
Speech codecs: • Half rate HR • Full rate FR
• Enhanced full rate EFR • Adaptive Multi Rate AMR Line echo cancellation
Software
AT commands AT-Hayes GSM 07.05 and 07.07 TCP/IP Stack. TCP/IP stack Access by AT commands Firmware update Upgradeable via serial interface.
PYTHON platform
Major benefits: seamless integration into PTYHON applications, no need for application microcontroller, extremely cost-efficient hardware and software design – ideal platform for industrial GSM applications.
The memory space available for PYTHON programs is 3.0 MB flash file system and 1.5 MB RAM. Application code and data share the space in the flash file system and in RAM.
Interface
Serial interface
• 8-wire modem interface with status and control lines, unbalanced, asynchronous
• Fixed bit rates: 300 bps to 115,200 bps • Autobauding: 300 bps to 38,800 bps
• Multiplex ability according to GSM 07.10 Multiplexer Protocol. I²C bus for transmission rates up to 100kbps. The I²C interface is not available when using as GPIO interface on the same pinout. Audio Analog (Microphone bios ready, Speaker with 3w amplifier) SIM interface Supported SIM cards: 3V, 1.8V
Antenna Connected via antenna SMA connector or internal antenna
Power on/off, Reset
Power-on Automatic on when power supply turn on Option: ONOFF line on IO interface connector Power-off Normal switch-off by AT
Reset Shutdown and reset by AT command
Special features
Real time clock Timer functions via AT commands
GPIO 4 I/O pins of the application interface are programmable as GPIO. Programming is done via AT commands. Alternatively,
Phonebook SIM and phone
GPS
High sensitivity for indoor reception up to -159 dBm. Fast TTFF's at low signal levels.
Hot starts less then 2 seconds. Support 20- Channel GPS. GPS NMEA 0183 output format.
2. Interface Description
2.1 Overview
EZ10 GPS PY Terminal provides the following connectors for power supply, interface and antennas: 1. SMA connector (female) for GSM antenna.
2. Led's GSM and Power indicators.
3. 9-pole (female) SUB-D plug for RS-232 serial interface. 4. SMA connector (female) for GPS antenna.
5. 4-pole 3mm Micro Mate-N-LOK connector for power supply and GPIO3. 6. SIM card holder.
7. 6-pole RJ11 plug (female) for 4 GPIOs or option audio, such as a Microphone and Speaker. Optional Audio Hand free card 3w, Optional Relay card for GPIO5.
Figure 1: EZ10 GPS PY Terminal front view
Figure 2: EZ10 GPS PY Terminal side A view
Figure 3: EZ10 GPS PY Terminal side B view
EZ10 GPS PY Terminal Hardware Interface Description
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AUX2.2 Block Diagram
Figure 4 shows a block diagram of a sample configuration that incorporates a EZ10 GPS PY Terminal and typical accessories.
Figure 4: Block diagram
Speaker Microphone Antenna GPS GM862 GPS PY RS232 GPIO or Audio connector Speaker Microphone SMA Antenna GSM SIM DC to Dc 4 pin Dtype 9 pin 6 pin RJ11
PC
Com/ RS232 Power SMA GPIO3 GND GPIO3 GROUND GROUND Input / Output Power 5-30VDC GPIO4 GPIO5 GPIO6 GPIO7 Output Power 3.8 VDC 400ma GROUND2.3 Power Supply
The power supply of the EZ863 Terminal has to be a single voltage source of POWER=5V-30V capable of providing a peak during an active transmission. The EZ863 Terminal is protected from supply voltage reversal. An internal fuse ensures an electrical safety according to EN60950. This fuse is not removable.
Pin Signal name Use
1 POWER Input Power supply range 5-30V
2 GPIO3 GPIO 3
3 GND Ground
4 GND Ground
Table 1: Pin assignment of the plug for power supply and relay
Figure 5: Male 4-pole plug for power supply.
2.3.1 Supply voltage requirements
The DC power supply must be connected to the POWER input: • Input voltage range 5 - 30V DC
• Nominal Voltage 12V DC
• Power Supply current rating: min. 1,2A @12V • Power Supply ripple: max. 120mV
• Input current in idle mode: 20mA @ 12V
• Input average current in communication mode: 100mA @ 12V
EZ10GPS PY Terminal Hardware Interface Description 1
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4 3 Pin assignment 1 – Power 2 – GPIO3 3 – GND 4 – GND
2.4 Switch on EZ10 GSP PY Terminal
• Switch on via automatic power supply unit:
By connecting the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal with the power supply unit, the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal starts to work.
2.4.1 Reset EZ10 GPS PY Terminal
An easy way to reset the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is entering the command AT.
2.4.2 Switch off EZ10 GSP PY Terminal
• Software controlled shutdown by AT command:
The AT command lets EZ10 GPS PY Terminal log off from the network and allows the software to enter into a the secure state and safe data before disconnecting the power supply.
The mode is referred to Power-down mode. In this mode only the RTC stays active.
2.4.3 Disconnecting Power Supply
Before disconnecting the power supply from the POWER pin make sure the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is in a safe condition. A save condition is waiting 1s after the "SHUTDOWN" result code has
2.6 RS-232 Interface
The serial interface of the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is intended for the communication between the GSM module and the host application. This RS-232 interface is a data and control interface for transmitting data, AT commands and providing multiplexed channels. EMC immunity complies with the vehicular environment requirements according to EN 301 489-7.
The user interface of the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is accessible from a Data Terminal Equipment DTE connected to the RS232 interface and it is managed by AT commands according to the GSM 07.07 and 07.05 specification and the supported commands arelisted in the AT Commands ReferenceGuide.
Figure 11: Pin assignment RS-232 Table 4: D-Sub 9-pole female RS232 (D-Sub 9-pole female)
Connector type on the terminal is: • RS-232 through D9-pin female • Baud rate from 300 to 115.200 bit/s • Autobauding (300 to 38.400 bit/s)
• Short circuit (to Ground) protection on all outputs. • Input voltage range: -12V to +12V
2.6.1
The PC as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)
The software application for using the PC RS232 standard serial interface (COM-port) as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) is usually Hyper Terminal. Connect using the COM-port to which the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is connected with the following settings:
EZ10 GPS PY Terminal Hardware Interface Description
Pin
no. Signal name I/O Function of application 1 DCD O Data Carrier Detected 2 RXD O Receive Data
3 TXD I Transmit Data 4 DTR I Data Terminal Ready 5 GND - Ground
6 DSR O Data Set Ready 7 RTS I Request To Send 8 CTS O Clear To Send 9 RING O Ring Indication
2.7 Option - GPIO Interface
The GPIO interface provides 4 inputs / outputs
Figure 12: Audio RJ11 plug (6/4-pole female)
Figure 13: GPIO block diagram
2.5 Signal States after Startup
Table 7 describes the various states each interface pin passes through after startup and during operation. The state of several pins will change again once the respective interface is activated or configured by AT command.
RJ11 6 Pin
Connector Signal name Defined state After initialization
2 GPIO4 Tri state
3 GPIO6 Tri state
4 GPIO7 Tri state
5 GPIO5 Tri state
Table 2: Signal states
2.5.1 GPIO Interface Specification
Where not specifically stated, all the interface circuits work at 2.62V CMOS logic levels.
All General Purpose input / output are connected to the related pins of the Telit module over a 100 Ohms series resistor. The following table shows the logic level specifications in the EZ10 GPS PY terminal interface circuits:
LEVEL MIN MAX Input high level 2.1 V 3.6V Input low level 0 V 0.5 V Output high level 2.2 V 3.0 V Output low level 0 V 0.35
Table 3: GPIO Signal states level Pin assignment 1 – GND 2 – GPIO 4 3 - GPIO 6 4 - GPIO 7 5 - GPIO 5 6 - 3.8V 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 GPIO 5 GPIO 7 GPIO 6 GPIO 4 GPIO7 GPIO6 GPIO5 GPIO4 GM862 GPS PY 3.8V RJ11 GND
2.10.1 GPIOs
The EZ10 GPS PY Terminal provides 4 GPIO pins at the 6 pins interface connector. Each GPIO line is ESD protected and a serial resistor of 100 Ohm is added. This avoids short circuits, The signal direction (input/output) of the GPIO lines is selectable with AT commands. Figure 11 shows the position of the GPIO pins at the IO interface connector. When the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal starts up, all GPIO pins are set to high-impedance state after initializing, all 4 GPIO have optional internal pull-up resistors of 47k. This is necessary to keep these pins from floating or driving any external devices before all settings are done by AT command.
Using the RFTX Output GPIO5
The GPIO5 pad, when configured as RFTX Output, is controlled by the GM862 GPS module and will rise when the GM862 GPS starts transmit and fall after stop to transmit.
Using the Alarm Output GPIO6
The GPIO6 pad, when configured as Alarm Output, is controlled by the GM862 GPS module and will rise when the alarm starts and fall after the issue of a dedicated AT command. This output can be used to power up the EZ10 GPS PY controlling microcontroller or application at the alarm time, giving you the possibility to program a timely system wake-up to achieve some periodic actions and completely turn off either the application and the GM862 GPS during sleep periods, dramatically reducing the sleep consumption to few µA. In battery powered devices this feature will greatly improve the autonomy of the device.
Using the Buzzer Output GPIO7
The GPIO7 pad, when configured as Buzzer Output, is controlled by the GE862 GPS module and will drive with appropriate square waves a Buzzer driver. This permits to your application to easily implement Buzzer feature with ringing tones or melody played at the call incoming, tone playing on SMS incoming or simply playing a tone or melody when needed by your application.
2.10.10 3.8V Supply
The 3.8v pin at the 6 pins interface connector may be used for supplying external circuit devices or applications. The 3.8v is the same power supply to GM862 GPS, The 3.8v parameters: output voltage = 3.8V @ max. 400mA
2.7 Option - Audio Interface
The audio interface provides one analog input for a microphone and one analog output for Speaker. • The microphone input and the Speaker output are balanced.
Option Hand Free card
• For electret microphone a supply source is implemented. • For speaker 3W amplifier implemented output 4ohm.
Figure 12: Audio RJ11 plug (6/4-pole female)
Figure 13: Audio block diagram
2.7.1 Supported Audio Modes
The audio interface can be configured by AT commands. In audio mode HAND FREE, the default gain 4 in the MIC_HF and the default gain 10 in the EAR_HF.
Please note that the Hand Freeaudio interface is connected in the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal.
Pin assignment 1 – GND 2 - MICP 3 - EPRP 4 - EPRN 5 - MICN 6 - 3.8V 1 2 3 4 5 6
Sample Commands for EZ10 GPS PY Audio operation
1 AT#CAP= 1 Audio Path 2 AT#SHFEC= 1 Echo Canceller 3 AT+CLVL= 0 - 14 Speaker Gain 4 AT#HFMICG= 0 - 7 Microphone Gain Send in One Line
all 4 AT command in top table AT#CAP=1;#SHFEC=1;+CLVL=10;#HFMICG=3 Get Values AT#CAP?;#SHFEC?;+CLVL?;#HFMICG?
6 5 4 3 2 1 MIC + Speaker + Speaker - MIC - EAR_HF+ EAR_HF- MIC_HF+ MIC_HF- GE862 GPS PY 3.8V RJ11 GND
2.7 Antenna Interface
In order to send or receive data connect an external RF antenna to the SMA connector which is internally connected to the RF signal of the GSM module.
Please consider that the recommended antenna equipment has been chosen to achieve optimum RF performance when operating the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal.
NOTE: Before connecting the EZ10 GPS PY to a Power Supply source, a suitable Antenna shall be As accessory, a magnetic surface mount antenna with 2.5dB gain, 2.5m of coaxial cable and The antenna has to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from persons (20 cm). In case this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR
For a good efficiency of the antenna and minimum interference with other electronic systems, a space of min. 40 cm around the radiating part should be free, at least of electrically conducting materials (except the ground plane on which it is attached). Less distance and less obstacles there are between the antenna connected to the EZ10 GSP PY Terminal and the antenna of the
GSM/GPRS network base station, the less power is radiated by the Terminal under normal conditions and the higher is the safety margin in case of disturbances. A check of eventual
interferences can be made when the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal transmits at maximum power level to register to a GSM 900 network (see frequency channel numbers), The EZ10 GPS PY includes a SMA female, and class 4 (2W) co-axial connector for the antenna to be connected shall fulfill the following requirements:
Frequency range Depending by frequency band(s) provided by the network operator, the customer shall use the most suitable antenna for that/those band(s) Bandwidth 80 MHz in EGSM 900, 70 MHz if GSM 850, 170 MHz in DCS, 140 MHz
PCS band
Gain 1.5dBi <= Gain < 3dBi (referenced to isotropic radiator) Impedance 50 Ohm
Input power > 2 W peak power VSWR absolute max <= 10:1
VSWR recommended <= 2:1
Table 5: Antenna speciation
2.8.1
Operating Frequency
The operating frequencies in GSM, DCS, PCS modes are conform to the GSM specifications. Mode Freq. TX (MHz) Freq. RX (MHz) Channels (ARFC) TX - RX offset
890.0 - 914.8 935.0 - 959.8 0 – 124 45 MHz E-GSM-900 880.2 - 889.8 925.2 - 934.8 975 - 1023 45 MHz GSM-850 824.2 – 848.8 969.2 – 893.8 128 - 251 45 MHz DCS-1800 1710.2 - 1784.8 1805.2 - 1879.8 512 – 885 95 MHz PCS-1900 1850.2 - 1909.8 1930.2 - 1989.8 512 - 810 80 MHz
Table 6: Operating frequencies
Transmitter output power
GSM–850 / 900
The EZ10 GPS PY modem in GSM–850/900 operating mode are class 4 in accordance with the specification which determine the nominal 2W peak RF power (+33dBm) on 50 Ohm.
DCS–1800 / PCS-1900
The EZ10 GPS PY modem in DCS–1800/PCS-1900 operating mode are of class 1 in accordance with the specifications which determine the nominal 1W peak RF power (+30dBm) on 50 Ohm.
Reference sensitivity
GSM–850 / 900
The sensitivity of the EZ10 GPS PY wireless modem according to the specifications for the class 4 GSM–850/900 portable terminals is –107dBm typical in normal operating conditions.
DCS–1800 / PCS-1900
The sensitivity of the EZ10 GPS PY wireless modem according to the specifications for the class 1 portable terminals DCS-1800 / PCS-1900 is –106 dBm typical in normal operating conditions.
2.9 SIM Interface
The SIM interface is intended for 3V and 1.8V SIM cards. The card holder is a five wire interface according to GSM 11.11. A sixth pin has been added to detect whether or not the SIM card drawer is inserted. Removing and inserting the SIM card during operation requires the software to be reinitialized. Therefore, after reinserting the SIM card it is necessary to restart EZ10 GPS PY Terminal.
2.11 Status LED
Red LED displays the network status of the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal.
Green LEDdisplays the POWER status of the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal .
Red LED status Device Status
permanently on a call is active
fast interrupt sequence (period 0,5s, Ton 1s) Net search / Not registered / turning off slow interrupt sequence (period 0,3s, Ton 3s) Registered full service
permanently off device off
Table 10: RED LED Status
3. GPS
3.1 GPS Antenna Requirements
The GM862 GPS module is not provided with an internal LNA amplifier. The use of an active antenna is important to achieve a good performance.
The module is provided of an Antenna supply circuit with the following characteristics: • Supply voltage referred to VBATT (3.4 to 4.2 V DC)
• Supply enable controlled internally by the BB
• Current measurement circuit (readable also with AT commands) • Voltage measurement circuit (readable also with AT commands)
• HW Protection for Antenna Short Circuit (if consumption exceeds 40mA) As suggested on the Product Description the external active antenna for a EZ10 GPS PY device shall fulfill the following requirements:
ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS Frequency range 1575.42 MHz (GPS L1) Bandwidth +- 1.023 MHz
Gain 1.5 dBi < Gain < 4.5 dBi Impedance 50 ohm
Amplification Typical 25dB (max 27dB) Supply voltage Must accept from 3 to 5 V DC Current consumption Typical 20 mA (40 mA max)
4. Mechanical Characteristics
Weight 160g
Dimensions (max) L x W x H 107 mm x 83mm x 33mm
Temperature range -20°C to +70°C ambient temperature Mechanical vibrations Amplitude 7.5mm at 5-200Hz sinus
Air humidity 5% - 85%
Table 11: Mechanical characteristics
Figure 18: Mechanical measurements
5. ACCSESSORIES
5.2 Power Supply
This chapter provides specifications for the power supply which serves the Terminal. The power supply we recommended is 12V 1.2A made by HOPSHING part number EZ12V1.2A. The type of the receptacle assembled on the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is 4 pin Micro Mate-N-LOK 3mm from MOLEX. Mating headers can be chosen from the MOLEX Micro Mate-N-LOK Series. For latest product information http://www.molex.com
5.4 Power cable
This chapter provides specifications for the power cable which serves the Terminal. The power Cable we recommended is 30V 1.2A part number EZpowerCable2m. The type of the receptacle assembled on the EZ10 GPS PY Terminal is 4 pin Micro Mate-N-LOK 3mm from MOLEX. Mating headers can be chosen from the MOLEX Micro Mate-N-LOK Series. For latest product information
http://www.molex.com
5.2 GSM antenna
This chapter provides specifications for the GSM antennas which serves the Terminal. We recommended 4 types of GSM antennas with SMA connector:
900/1800Mhz 2.5dBm 3 meter cable part number EZantennaGSM2.5db9001800. 850/1900Mhz 2.5dBm 3 meter cable part number EZantennaGSM2.5db8501900.
900/1800/1900Mhz 1dBm 5 cm 90 degree SMA part number EZantennaGSM1db90018001900.
5.2 GPS antenna
This chapter provides specifications for the GPS antennas which serves the Terminal. We recommended 2 types of GPS antennas with SMA connector:
6. SAFETY RECOMMANDATIONS
READ CAREFULLY
Be sure the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and has to be avoided in the following areas:
Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, airports, aircrafts, etc. Where there is risk of explosion such as gasoline stations, oil refineries, etc It is responsibility of the user to enforce the country regulation and the specific environment regulation. Do not disassemble the product; any mark of tampering will compromise the warranty validity. We recommend following the instructions of the hardware user guides for a correct wiring of the product. The product has to be supplied with a stabilized voltage source and the wiring has to be conforming to the security and fire prevention regulations. The product has to be handled with care, avoiding any contact with the pins because electrostatic discharges may damage the product itself. Same cautions have to be taken for the SIM, checking carefully the instruction for its use. Do not insert or remove the SIM when the product is in power saving mode. The system integrator is responsible of the functioning of the final product; therefore, care has to be taken to the external components of the module, as well as of any project or installation issue, because the risk of disturbing the GSM network or external devices or having impact on the security. Should there be any doubt, please refer to the technical documentation and the regulations in force. Every module has to be equipped with a proper antenna with specific characteristics. The antenna has
to be installed with care in order to avoid any interference with other electronic devices and has to guarantee a minimum distance from the body (20 cm). In case of this requirement cannot be satisfied, the system integrator has to assess the final product against the SAR regulation.
The European Community provides some Directives for the electronic equipments introduced on the market. All the relevant information’s are available on the European Community website:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/dir99-5.htm
The text of the Directive 99/05 regarding telecommunication equipments is available, while the applicable Directives (Low Voltage and EMC) are available at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/electr_equipment/index_en.htm
